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new regulator ordered .Many thanks for all the help

Do you have a good link to where I can get one from please

Sounds like a waste of time testing it, I suspect the brushes are worn out and in any case the regulator it's incorrect for modern batteries. It's easy enough to swap the regulator, comes with new brushes, can be done with the alternator in...

We did our regular 35km each way shopping run today and were amazed to see over a dozen swasticars. Very unusual normally never see more than one. Wasted my time washing the cars, they are covered in Sahara dust this morning :(

When I stop lending my DVM to youngest son 😁 😁

You need to measure at the battery rather than using diagnostics.

Reight had to run wife to her sisters so put Hawkeye on with live diagnostics to compare with the plugged in ciggy thing. hawkeye showing 13.8volts with engine running ciggy voltage 12.8. After 5 miles Hawkeye 13.7 other 12.6.

Yup, after my day of off-roading a couple of weeks back the box was full of mud but the connector seal had done its job and everything was spotless inside. I'm convinced this is the CV joint as I've never ha a single issue with this until I...

Thanks will get it tested. Could it be the cause of my problems

Very low, should be between 14.4 & 14.8 volts just after starting folding back eventually to 13.8 volts. Needs a new regulator & brush assembly a the very least, assuming your plug in DVM actually works, I have one that always shows 12.8 volts...

Well had to drop he wife off earlier and she was only going to be 30mins so instead of waiting I decided to put one of those voltage readers that go into cig lighter socket and go for a run. Ignition on but engine not running 12.6v cranking...

JFC. Might be worth a post on LZ courier service. If someone like @Mark Piercy was heading over the Channel he might get away with saying it is his spare in the boot if anyone asks.

No, there's nothing the risk to make you feel alive😜 Or pain🤔

Yes I did that last time, will do this time too. The pins/clips came out easily. A crow bar and a push down on top managed to work the spring out. Made 2013 29th week, not perished. Good to keep as emergency spare. Now to the other side.

Make sure you connect it the right way round, reverse polarity and it could go bang :eek:

Accuracy of the system is not important, screwing the punter is. There are hundreds of complaints like yours, good luck getting it sorted.

but maybe disconnect the battery first

An hour tops, to cut and wire directly together. No more problems 👍 It would be handy to find out why it's disconnecting, maybe the wiring loom is in a bad position and it could happen again 🤔

argh!! noticed the rear wheel arches starting to bubble :(

dont put the seat all the way back :) thats much cheaper

Merci mon ami 👍

Yes, that's fine.

CPC have the best delivery charges and prices but can only find a Panasonic 220uf. Is this OK

Another snapped crank?

Ok thanks

Right part but sounds expensive, try Conrad, Farnell or CPC. It's not something I would buy on Ebay and I do not know that brand so may be Chinese rubbish.

All Got into the electrical fault finding and trying to suss out the bypass, but all now in vain as the engine went pop whilst driving on the motorway. On the lookout for a decent 2.7 and any articles on removing and refitting without taking...

Hi Keith is this the capacitor I need Suntan CE Electrolytic Capacitors 200uf 63V 105'C Axial 22x13mm 2 Pieces OL0110 found it on the bay priced at £7

Here Here 👍 👍

A mechanic offered me to switch my EAS to coils for a decent price. Honestly I didn't even consider his offer because yes, while the EAS has more systems to take care of than springs and it can cause all sorts of problems and even leave you...